Overview
The Vought F-8 Crusader is a retired single-jet engine, supersonic, carrier-based air superiority fighter designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Vought. It was the last American fighter that had guns as the primary weapon, earning it the title "The Last of the Gunfighters".
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 16.53 m |
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| Wingspan | 11.79 m |
| Height | 4.80 m |
Powerplant
| Engine model | J57 |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Jimmy Labianco / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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